English Heritage sites near Overstone Parish

Chichele College

CHICHELE COLLEGE

10 miles from Overstone Parish

The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence for priests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.

Rushton Triangular Lodge

RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE

10 miles from Overstone Parish

This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.

Eleanor Cross, Geddington

ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON

12 miles from Overstone Parish

In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.

Kirby Hall

KIRBY HALL

18 miles from Overstone Parish

Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.

Lyddington Bede House

LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE

19 miles from Overstone Parish

Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.

Bushmead Priory

BUSHMEAD PRIORY

20 miles from Overstone Parish

Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings.



Pubs in Overstone Parish

Overstone Park Golf Club